- Builder:
- JOHN G ALDEN
- Category:
- Sloop
- Model Year:
- 1932
- Year Built:
- 1932
- Country:
- United States
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Lark - JOHN G ALDEN
Specifications
- Length:
- 45' 0" (13.72 m)
- Beam:
- 10' 9" (3.28 m)
- Draft:
- 5' 5" (1.65 m)
- Year Built:
- 1932
- Builder:
- JOHN G ALDEN
- Category:
- Sloop
- Engines:
- 1 engines Atomic Universal
- Location:
- N.E. - Maine to NYUnited States
- All Specifications
- Overview
Basic Information
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 45' 0" (13.72m)
- LWL:
- 29' 5" (8.97m)
- Beam:
- 10' 9" (3.28m)
- Max Draft:
- 5' 5" (1.65m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Displacement:
- 20000 Pounds
Accommodations
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Wood
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 1
- Manufacturer:
- Atomic
- Model:
- Universal
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
One of John Alden's finest designs was the Sloop-Cutter Design No. 531 for Mr. Ralph Forbes, of Boston, MA. In 1932, Mr. Ralph E. Forbes of Boston, MA, commissioned the renown George Lawley and Sons to build S/Y "Lark". Ralph Emerson Forbes was the son of William Hathaway Frobes and Edith Emerson (daughter of Ralph Waldo Emerson). The Forbes spent many years of memorable sailing with their family and notable guests out of Naushon Island. This is a two boat owner yacht that has been sailed by the Forbes family for 50 years. She is very capable at sea, racing and entertaining guests. In 1972, Captain Eric Little (a master shipwright), purchased the S/Y "Lark", sailing her every summer in the Elizabeth Islands, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and cruising Cape Cod. During the winters, Captain Little completed restorations including replacing a majority of the frames, floors, and planking. S/Y "Lark" has an impressive racing record throughout southern New England. George Lawley and Sons built hundreds of ships and yachts, most notably the yachts "Puritain" and "Mayflower" respective winners of the 1885 and 1886, America's Cup (and the fine sloop Lark).
Principal Dimensions Imp Metric
Length on Deck 44' 4" 13.51
Designed Waterline Length 29' 6" 3.28
Beam 5' 5" 1.65
Displacement: lbs/kg 29,900 9,480
Frames: White Oak 2 1/4" x 2", fastenings of bronze
Planks: Carvel on Frame with Mahogany Planking 1 1/4"
Deck Planks: 4/4 Douglas Fir, Overed with 1/2" marine plywood, coated with west system epoxy and 2 coats of beige Awlgrip paint
Deck Beams: White Oak 2 1/2" x 2" Varnished
Transom: 6/4 Mahogany
Mast Step: 8/4 White Oak
Four Hanging Knees: 8/4 White Oak
Floors: Replaced White Oak in trasom, midships, some forward, and engine room
Keel Bolts: 3/4 Bronze
Keel/ballast: Lead 2000lbs
Mast and Spares: Stika Spruce with 1/19 stainless steel wire and hounds
Sails: Hood Dacron Mainsail, Jib, and Staysail 12 oz (tan bark) 2004, Light Sails 8 oz #3 Genoa and Large Reacher
Engine: Universal Atomic 4 cylinder diesel, mounted aft of midships
Rudder and Shaft: Carbon Fiber 2011
Fuel Tank: Bronze in stern
